{"id":5347,"date":"2026-11-01T05:45:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T05:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/01\/tinubu-hails-frank-aigbogun-businessday-publisher-for-commitment-to-responsible-journalism-at-70-businessday-ng-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T05:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T05:45:51","slug":"tinubu-hails-frank-aigbogun-businessday-publisher-for-commitment-to-responsible-journalism-at-70-businessday-ng-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/01\/tinubu-hails-frank-aigbogun-businessday-publisher-for-commitment-to-responsible-journalism-at-70-businessday-ng-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu hails Frank Aigbogun, BusinessDay publisher, for commitment to responsible journalism at 70 \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2026As BusinessDay Editorial Advisory Board members join in the eulogy<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n

President Bola Tinubu has commended Frank Aigbogun, publisher of BusinessDay Newspapers, for his commitment to responsible journalism\n<\/p>\n

In a tribute, which he personally signed on Saturday, President Tinubu paid glowing tributes to Aigbogun, who turns 70 years today, November 1, 2026\n<\/p>\n

He described Aigbogun as an epitome of journalism excellence, a distinguished journalist and media entrepreneur.\n<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cAigbogun has contributed significantly to the growth of business journalism, economic reporting, and informed public discourse in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

He commended the Publisher of BusinessDay, which recently celebrated over 25 years of operation, for \u201cproviding a platform for insightful analysis of economic policies, investment opportunities, and developments that shape Nigeria\u2019s business environment.\n<\/p>\n

Read also:\u00a0NESG honours Aigbogun, BusinessDay publisher for 19-year contributions to economic policy dialogue<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cOf particular note is his use of BusinessDay to strengthen connections among the media, the private sector, policymakers, and the investing public, while advancing credible business reporting in national development.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

The President further said: \u201cI believe experienced media professionals such as Frank must remain invaluable contributors to Nigeria\u2019s institutional development and the advancement of business journalism, at a critical time, as our nation undergoes economic reforms.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

The President, while wishing him good health, and renewed strength as he celebrates 70 years milestone, also prayed for greater accomplishments in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

BusinessDay Editorial Advisory Board members celebrate Aigbogun\n<\/p>\n

As soon as the greetings from Nigeria\u2019s seat of power, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu himself, went viral, some early birds on the BusinessDay Editorial Advisory Board wrote in to celebrate the Publisher on the significant 70th birthday anniversary.\n<\/p>\n

Imo Itsueli, chairman of the Editorial Advisory Board, wrote: \u201cFrank, Congratulations @70!\n<\/p>\n

Well done!! May the Lord continue to bless you with many more years of good health, wisdom, joy, understanding and love.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Princess B. congratulated the publisher thus:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the big seven. God has indeed been very gracious to you. We bless him for your seven glorious impactful decades on earth and the many more to come. May his grace continue to abound to you in all ways and his mercies surround you in Jesus\u2019 name. You\u2019re blessed beyond measure. Celebrate your new age in grace, our amiable Publisher, Mr Frank Aigbogun.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Eyo Ekpo wrote: \u201cFrank is 70? You could get away quite easily with a claim of 50! I\u2019m tempted to ask for an affidavit of proof!
Heartiest congratulations on marking yet another in a long line of worthy milestones! Wishing you many, many more productive and happy years!! Ad multos annos, Frank!!\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Amina Oyagbola stated: Wow! Congratulations, my dear brother, on your 70th birthday! You certainly make 70 look like 50! We thank God Almighty for your life and for the significant impact you have made on Nigeria and beyond through your leadership, vision and contributions to society.\n<\/p>\n

May the years ahead bring even greater impact, fulfilment and new milestones.\n<\/p>\n

Wishing you continued good health, abundant joy and every happiness. May God continue to bless and keep you!\u201d<\/p>\n

Collins Onuegbu scripted: \u201cCongratulations @Publisher. May God continue to bless and keep you.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Austin Okere wrote: \u201cHappy birthday and many happy returns, Frank. May you be blessed and may goodness and mercy follow you always.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Wiebe Boer\u2019s was short, sharp, simple, but powerful: \u201cHappy birthday, sir!\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Read also:\u00a0<\/strong>Nigeria needs strong institutions, pro-growth policies to drive productive enterprise-Aigbogun<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

Dave Uduanu stated: \u201cHappy birthday, Frank! You don\u2019t look one inch 70. I pray for many more years in good health in the service of the Country through the media and many other impactful endeavours you are involved with. Many happy returns of the day, and God bless.\u201d<\/p>\n

Princess TAM scripted: \u201cHappy happy happy 70th birthday, dear Egbon Frank! I can now officially call you Egbon! I was raised well by my grandparents!\n<\/p>\n

May God continue to bless you with good health, long life and abundance of your heart\u2019s desires! Congratulations my Egbon! Enjoy your special day and weekend! God bless always!\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Foluso Phillips wrote: \u201cWelcome to the 7th floor. The higher you go, the cooler it gets. Happy Birthday, Bro! God bless you immensely and give you many more happy years. Amen.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

For many years, the board has provided invaluable editorial advice that has continued to keep BusinessDay above others.\n<\/p>\n

Today, there will be a harvest of more eulogies as the celebrant has touched many lives in many sectors of the nation\u2019s economy with the enormous gifts the Almighty has graciously endowed him with.\u201d<\/p>\n

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